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GD&T Question
Hi All, I have a print that calls out .0004 true position on two open slots. It does not give a Datum at all. Is this a mistake? or does it mean true position to each other. Thanks in advance.
Struggling to measure a specific chamfer with CMM Manager – advice needed
Hi everyone, First of all, I apologize if this question has already been answered before — unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find the information I need. Probably this is something very simple, but it’s been giving me some trouble. I would like to
2 clouds bestfit to plane
I have 2 planes that I need to know how they are to one another. Is it best to choose each one as a cloud, then combine them using "Best fit" and see what the flatness is, or should I pick up each one as a plane and check how parallel they are toget
Looking for some advice on how to go about upgrading our shop floor cmm from pcdmis to cmm manager.
My workplace has tasked me with getting our shop floor cmm machine swapped over from pcdmis to cmm manager. There are currently around 100 programs (probably a lot more) ran on that machine. Almost identical parts/programs but they have different port
OFFLINE PROGRAMMING ALIGNMENT ISSUE
I have a question / problem with a part I'm programming offline. I initially saved the cad file in position from the cad software so when I import the file it comes in on the three-jaw furniture I created. So I don't have to move the part once in the
Fixture recall alignment
I'm probably overthinking this, but I'm hoping for some input on if I'm on the right track or if there's a better way. I do almost all of my programming offline these days, we probably have hundreds of programs. I want to get to the point where I can
Newbie Program Order/Alignment Question
Hey there, I've beating my head against the CMM table for about a month now and am giving in and asking for help. Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who contributes to this community. I have learned so much in the past few months from this site alone.
Change depth for all selected features
Hello, I was just wondering if there was a way to change the depth on all selected features at the same time? I've got a part that has 200+ holes and I've got the depth a little too deep. I was hoping that I could change the depth for everything similar
Mitutoyo BH and Bright Communication
Hello all, I have one of each of manual Mitutoyo BH and Bright CMM units. I have the Renishaw probes and calibration balls. What I lack is whatever PCI or USB interface I need to communicate with the CMM machines. I have the GPIB board on the CMM side
LK CMM NMC 300 Controller Probe Disarm
Machine: LK CMM with NMC 300 controller We have noticed that on execution of a "Get Probe" command the first thing that happens is that the probe disarms and CMM Mgr seems to take the shortest path to the safe position at the rack disregarding anything
Position of a Cylinder. Projected .600"
I have a part that I'm checking that has threaded holes and a position call out of .011M that is projected up .600" from top of top plane of where the thread starts. I'm measuring 2 circles in the threaded hole (I did use the thread hole setting and used
B Rotations - Avoiding 315 turns?
Many many years ago, I remember hearing/reading something about CMMM trying to avoid excessive rotations for B tip changes. Example: If you're at A90B0 and want to go to A90B-45, having the head turn 45 degrees during the change instead of 315 degrees.
Using a hole pattern for secondary and tertiary datums?
I had a discussion this morning with customer about a part where they had a plane as Datum A and a pattern of clearance holes as Datum B and considered that as a complete reference frame. After the call, I did a little research and apparently this is
DDE File Creation on New Job
I'm still very new to this DDE reporting. I just figured out how to make it work and put results where I want them. Is there a way to have it create a new Excel file for each new job? Right now I've been saving all the standard reports to a folder, appending
Joystick Unresponsive After Automatic Operation on LK CMM – How to Reduce Delay?
Hello, I have an LK CMM with a hand controller like the one in the picture. I've noticed that after the machine completes an automatic operation, the joystick becomes "disabled" for a period of time before I can use it again. I have timed this delay,
.cmp vs .prg
I'm sure this is a very newbie question, and I think I already know the answer to this, but I want you know what you all do. 99% of the time I, or somebody else in QA, is the one running our CMM. We have always created and ran our programs as the .cmp
Program won't sync in my DCC alignment
Hello, I hope someone can help me solve my problem. I'm working with a CAD model and I'm having trouble with SYNC CAD. When I start my program I have a manual alignment, then the program syncs automatically with my CAD Alignment. When I start the DCC
Parts and Reports not adding up.
So im running a part that in theory is 180 degrees identical. As in i should be able to put the part on the machine in either direction and the features/ report should tell me the same thing. Ill run the Plane-Circle-circle alignment from the picture
Unilateral Profile of a Surface
I'm working on an inspection that calls out a Unilateral Surface Profile of an ID cylindrical surface. There is a zero following the U in the profile callout, indicating that the drawing/model is at MMC, and the Radius can be bigger than the Basic, but
Bolt hole pattern as a primary datum
Is there an optimal way to use a bolt hole pattern as a primary datum that constrains the proper 5 degrees of freedom it's allowed? I have 8 holes spaced evenly at 45° at typical compass directions, all are nominally angled in the Z-Axis. If I measure
Measure this!
This would be a no quote... The crankshaft for a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C engine, the largest reciprocating engine in the world, used in large container ships. It's a 1810-liter engine that generates 108,920 horsepower at 102 RPM, and it idles at 22 RPM,
Plane-Line-Circle Alignment Issue: Features Not Showing in Features List
I need help with something that should be simple—I’ve done it before but can’t remember how, and I need it urgently. When aligning my part using Plane-Line-Circle in this specific case, I can't get these three features showing up in my feature list for
How to measure a diamond-shaped locator pin?
This might be a basic question, but I’m struggling with it. How would you approach measuring a 2-way locator "diamond-shaped" pin, like the one in the image? I need to report (GD&T) the position of that pin as well as the longer size (length) , so I assume
Finding a theoretical HeadSpace on a 7.62 round
I will do my best to explain what I need done, but so far I can not figure a way to accurately get this to measure. I have attached a picture as well. The idea is I need to measure from the bottom of the headcase (bullet) to the mid shoulder of the bullet
Cloud to CAD Graphic Report, CAD Curve is not at the right place
Hey guys, I'm having another problem.. I have a CAD Curve (intersection) which I scan and report to a graphic.. Problem is the CAD Curve is not in place on the graphic report like when CAD is not synced.. I have a CAD sync added to program after dcc alignment
Filtering and Outlier for CMM Manager Scanning
I've created a little booklet to help in understanding how to apply the filtering, and what filtering to use while scanning features in CMM Manager. I hope you enjoy it.
GD&T symbols on reports
Does anybody know how to switch from the GD&T name to the symbol on reports? Saw it in the software update notes and thought I would give it a try. I've been looking for the option in the settings but cant find it. Thanks, Ed
Tip Manager - Add more Columns
Is there a way to add more Columns? E.g. last calibration date..
Square up part program
Somewhat related to an earlier post: https://support.qxcmm.com/portal/en/community/topic/move-cad-program Is there an easy way of "squaring up" a part program? For example, I primarily write my programs offline, so the part is perfectly square the machine/program.
Star Probe
Hello Everyone, I am using CMM Manager with my Mitutoyo Crysta-Apex S, and was wondering if anyone here has set up a Star Probe within the CMM Manager? I could use some tips. I have never create a star tip. Can you any help to get started.
NX Cam Models
Good Morning All, For those of you using NX Cam to create your models, how many problems have you seen after converting to iges/step. For some time I have seen surfaces missing / flipped...ect. Our customer is doing profiles and the numbers we are getting..are
I managed to create Custom Ribbons and Ribbon Groups
Just for ya info, I managed to create custom Ribbons and Ribbon Groups by modifying the xml file, seems to work great! IMHO a good alternative to create extra toolbars.. Let me know what you think about it!
Star Probe Problems
I apologize for asking what is probably a simple issue. I was assigned the task of building a Star Probe on the CMM, which I am not trained on in any way. I thought I had figured out but I'm stuck. I am not getting correct measurements. I am using two
PH10M iQ Plus support
Was interested in in updating from PH10M plus to PH10M iQ Plus which has the inferred calibrations like the PH20. I was told CMM Manager does not support this probe head. Just trying to find out if that is true and are there ways it could be used maybe
Sync CAD & Programmed Elements
Hey guys, I messed up a program and ended up with my Elements (Circles, Planes, Lines...) not laying at the right position on the CAD Model.. Is there a way to sync these elements with CAD Model again? E.G. creating a coordinate system for both and sync
REPORTING STRAIGHTNESS WITH BONUS TOLERANCE
Hello all, I have attached some photos that show what I'm trying to report. I have been asked if my current report can take into account the bonus tolerance for the straightness under maximum material conditions. I have never run into this so I'm honestly
Plane-Plane-Plane Alignments?
I realize that CMM Manager wants to use just a line for an alignment and a point for an origin, but this isn't true GD&T. Is there a way to use planes or other full dimensional features for alignment and origins?
finding the apex of a cone on a small surface
Hi All, I have a 11.5 inch base diameter cone, 60 degree angle. The angle is appoxamently 1 inch thick. I need to find the apex of the cone. This is my datum A. CMM manager is giving me a number that is about .015 to large, would this be accurate or is
CAD alignment of a shaft
I'm having a problem trying to align shaft reference CAD frame shaft to my part reference frame. my last attempt was a circle on each end and construct a line, align to that line, measure one flat level to that plane, measure a point on one end set my
Switch Reference Frame only for Reporting
I'm programming a qubic part with holes in all sides and different origins on the drawing.. I'm not sure about the strategy but I have an idea and would like to hear your opinion before I start.. I would align the part and sync CAD.. Then I would measure